EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President (CEO, North America) - Financial Service Sector

LOCATION: US - Southeast (South Carolina)

COMPANY:  International Service Sector Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: President with strong analytical and organizational skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent negotiation skills; excellent people skills. Ability to tolerate ambiguity and stress.concentrate on his/her role as CEO North America.

Recruiter, on behalf of an international financial services firm, seeks a President or CEO, North America, who would be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The US Division President (CEO, North America) will manage the growth and operations of the US Division in order to maintain short- and develop long-term financial and organizational viability while fulfilling commitments to customers. Effectively manage all aspects of the Company’s operations in North America.

--The President or CEO, North America will ensure effective allocation of limited resources across all areas of the Company to accomplish customer-driven priorities.

--The President or CEO, North America will develop and maintain an organisational structure for effectively integrating all operational departments.

--The President or CEO, North America will develop and implement processes, systems, policies and management structures as needed for a maturing organization, including ensuring the Company meets its statutory obligations and operates accounting, commercial, and other policies consistent with the parent company guidelines.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: European Managing Director - Marine Insurance

LOCATION: Netherlands (Rotterdam)

COMPANY: US insurance firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The European Managing Director should be entrepreneurial, strong and aggressive in business development

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major player in a niche commercial insurance market, a Netherlands based European Managing Director. Clients are multi billion euro companies, particularly large commercial marine accounts. Firm needs a senior level European Managing Director, who would be overseeing most day to day operations, paying particular attention to the Claims Department. The European Managing Director must be good in revenues forecasting, and in generating new business in Europe and with Europe based world accounts. The European Managing Director must be fluent in both Dutch and English. Managing Director candidates from firms such as Marsh, Aon, or International Risk Solutions would be of special interest.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Spain General Manager - Financial Services

LOCATION: Spain (Madrid)

COMPANY: Fast-growing financial services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An entrepreneurial director with an ability to build a credit card business in Spain. Ideally, the General Manager should have a university degree, and a postgraduate degree will be considered a plus. The new General Manager will have experience in credit cards, online and internet-based consumer lending. In addition, the General Manager should be very oriented to technology and digital environments. S/he must have the proven ability to lead a team toward objectives and the optimal functioning of the organization.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of fast-growing European based fintech firm, a General Manager, who would build and maintain a credit card business. The ideal candidate should:
o Have at least 7 years of experience
o Have experience with consumer credit cards.
o Have experience with online banking or consumer lending organizations.
o Understand the fintech/ financial institutions sector and the type
of offerings.
o Have knowledge of IT products/services for automation.
o Have the ability to drive unit costs down.
o Have the ability to manage budget.
o Speak fluent Spanish and English

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Financial Services

LOCATION: Italy (Milan)

COMPANY: Major Italian Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, unbureaucratic, highest international standards of integrity and professionalism

Recruiter seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), on behalf of a leading European Private Equity fund. The client has an acquisition in Milan requiring a strong CFO and “COO/ Director General”. The business is a leading Italian national financial services firm with a very large number of branches in Italy. Both candidates must be Italian nationals who can speak and write very good English. They must be familiar with EU/US//UK reporting standards and professionalism. The COO candidate would be the second to the CEO and the Private Equity firm's main point of contact into the business. The CFO should have professional qualifications or have worked with a Big 4 accounting firm. Firm can pay very competitive salaries and offer management participation in the LBO.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -  Insurance

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong)

COMPANY: Hong Kong based insurance company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hong Kong Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who understands Hong Kong market, which may help him or her to grow the business. Experiences in other Asian markets, especially SE Asia or China, of great interest

Recruiter, on behalf of a Hong Kong based Asian insurance company, seeks a Hong Kong CEO, min. 15 years in insurance, including min. 3 years in Hong Kong). Fluent English & Mandarin Chinese. Experience preferably from a sales or sales and operations background.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Country Manager (Director General) - Insurance

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico, D.F.)

COMPANY: Leading global insurance firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  the Mexico Country Manager (Director General) should have a very fine tuned problem solving judgment. The Mexico Country Manager (Director General)  should have not only deep analytical skills, but also an ability to focus on facts. Bicultural and fully bilingual (English and Spanish). MBA degree is ideal. Strong coaching, mentoring and team building skills

Recruiter seeks a Mexico Country Manager (Director General) who would participate in strategic planning, promote and practice the organizational culture, corporate values and good management practices within Mexico.

•Demonstrated ability to work within a complex business and high pressure environment

•Able to build internal and external business relationships

•Capable to identify business trends and size up opportunities

•Demonstrated ability to design and deploy internal infrastructure and procedures to support business goals and needs.

•Strategic thinker and strong deployment skills

•At least 10 years of previous experience in management positions, .

•Credible and proven reputation within the insurance industry.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Kenya Managing Director - Insurance

LOCATION: Kenya (Nairobi)

COMPANY: Well-established Insurance company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced Managing Director able to lead a multi-country team.

Recruiter seeks an energetic and creative Managing Director who will be in charge of the firm's operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda & Uganda. There are various experiences that might work well for this position, but most importantly s/he must be a well organized General Manager or Managing Director who would be capable of supervising and driving the teams in the four countries.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Germany Customer Services Manager - Financial Services

LOCATION: Germany (Hamburg)

COMPANY: Major European financial services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced CS Manager with strong English skills able to lead a CS team effectively.
--Sales experience including a high level of initiative
--Preferably experience in human resources management in different disciplines and project management
--Negotiating skills and goal-oriented action
--Confident, assured, attentive and representative appearance
--Sense of responsibility
--Good analytical skills and strategic way of thinking 
--Good ability to communicate
--Flexibility
--Commitment
--Team spirit
--Assertiveness

Recruiter seeks a Germany Customer Services Manager, on behalf of a leading European firm in the financial services sector.

--Creation of guidelines and operative reorganization of customer services (RegioNeu)
--Professional management, controlling and training of the assigned employees 
--Organization of interfaces between each other and other teams and departments
--Key account management (especially prior checks and quality checks)
--Needs assessment and establishment of new processes including support for technical questions 
--Execution and coordination of projects in conjunction with the department 
--Planning & reporting to management
--Implementation and coordination of marketing activities
--Planning and setting-up of further sales channels, such as tele-sales / online sales

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director – Asia Sales & Business Development – Financial Software

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong), Singapore or Japan (Tokyo)

COMPANY: US Software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on financial software Asia Sales Director with strong banking customers in Hong Kong or Tokyo financial markets

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing US financial software firm, an Asia Sales Director. Position reports to the VP Asia Pacific. This is a key position in fast growing US software startup's continued expansion of interactive visual analytic software solutions into the emerging Business Analytics market. As an early member and leader of their Financial Services sales & business development team, this individual will be expected to provide sales leadership in Portfolio & Asset Management, Risk Management and Sales & Marketing departments of Financial institutions. The Asia Sales Director will work closely with firm's sales, pre-sales consultants, and professional services specialists.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Business Development Director - Financial Services

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro)

COMPANY: US Financial Services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The successful Latin America Business Development Director will: o Be a trusted team player o Possess excellent networking and relationship-building skills o Hold exemplary cultural awareness and adaptability o Demonstrate extreme flexibility and a willingness to embrace rapid change o Have big-picture strategy skills and in-the-trenches execution skills o Have a practical, hands-on, can-do attitude with a strong entrepreneurial outlook o Have an opinion, but know when restraint is appropriate o Have a strong desire to achieve

Recruiter seeks a Latin America Business Development Director on behalf of a US financial services firm that provides asset allocation and investment research services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Latin America Business Development Director will develop and lead the expansion of new business and retain or upgrade existing business in the Latin and South American markets. The successful Latin America Business Development Director must also have the ability to operate independently in an unstructured and entrepreneurial environment. MBA preferred; professional qualification and/or entrepreneurial experience are advantages. Alternatively, evidence of outstanding delivery in complex fast moving situations will also be considered. Minimum of 6 years' experience working on a range of business or development projects or directly with money managers, either within a firm or in a sell side capacity. Experience living and working in emerging markets is essential. Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese and English. Travel 20% in-country if South American based, 10% if US based

The Latin America Business Development Director role requires excellent relationship-building skills, impeccable judgment, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Key responsibilities:

o Market and sell, primarily through client or prospect visits, over the phone and via email, unique investment research services to institutional money managers, by focusing on developing high value relationships with senior leadership.

o Leverage commercial databases and social networking tools to identify prospect firms and develop effective strategies to access key decision makers.

o Plan, coordinate and manage quarterly sales and analyst conferences with key domestic and international clients.

o Work effectively and professionally with all personnel within the firm.

o Formulate and recommend regional strategies to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) that will grow the investment research business, either by creating new markets, further penetrating existing markets, or displacing competitors' market share.

o The Latin America Business Development Director will act as an ambassador for the organisation in Latin and South America.

o Recruit, manage and retain referral sources such as brokers, high net worth individuals, fund of funds managers and other non-traditional investment research clients.

o Maintain and enhance existing client relationships by facilitating discussion between the analyst team and money managers.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Sales Director - Insurance

LOCATION: US - Florida (Miami), or other USA location

COMPANY: Health insurance firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  Experienced "go-getter" sales manager familiar with insurance sales to the Brazilian market

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast-growing international health insurance company, a Brazil Director of Sales. Reporting to the VP Sales Latin America, the Brazil Sales Director is responsible for ensuring the growth of the company in its Brazil markets, working closely with different areas of the company to ensure that the distribution obtains everything necessary to sell the company's products.

Job Responsibilities:
    • Manage the firm’s product portfolio, driving market penetration of existing products. Identify and evaluate opportunities for differentiated new products, product line expansions and product improvements.
    • Responsible for new sales budget, forecasting, and regional strategies for its markets.
    • Analyze sales data trends to identify notable shifts. Develop action plans as needed.
    • Monitor market trends impacting the firm’s products, developing strategies to maintain a market leadership position.
    • Direct supervision of the personnel in charge.  
    • Own and manage competitive analysis for the firm’s competitors, ensuring that firm’s products are effectively positioned in the marketplace.
    • Lead price strategy development taking into account competitive landscape.
    • Develop sales tools and training to drive desired sales team and distribution behavior.
    • Identify new sales channels, brokers and agents.
    • Lead the implementation of new strategic initiatives (i.e. new products, new partnerships, new sales channels, entering new markets)
    • Ensure growth is profitable and aligned to the company’s short- and mid-range plans
    • Continuously forge strong and sustainable relationships with producers throughout its markets.

Job Requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field required. Master’s degree is preferred.
    • Minimum 5 years of marketing/sales experience required in IPMI within the region.
    • Direct experience in the development, implementation, and regulatory approval of health insurance products.
    • Extensive travel to its markets is required.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.  
    • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and external resources to execute strategic initiatives.
    • Proven success working within a matrixed organization and establishing strong relationships across all functions.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks that vary in complexity and urgency.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Portuguese is required.
    • To act at, all times, in accordance with the company’s code of conduct and best practice standards.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Turkey Sales Director - Financial Services

LOCATION: Turkey (Istanbul)

COMPANY: Major US E-commerce Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Turkey Sales Director should be bilingual in Turkish and English, and be able to grow a country territory from scratch.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading American e-commerce firm, a Turkey Sales Director. Reporting to the EMEA Region Manager, the Turkey Sales Director will be will be charged with leading the firm's Turkey business, with a strong focus on Merchant Sales, both directly as well as through channel partnerships, and will be responsible for securing revenue-generating payment-processing deals. The individual must be highly effective in navigating all aspects of the sales process with large corporations in the e-business industry.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil VP Sales (Vice President, Sales) - Financial Services

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: American Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The Brazil VP Sales will have a proven track record of exceeding quota in selling intangible, complex or conceptual solutions in the Brazilian financial services market. Relationship-focused with a “consultative style” (an assertive seller, experienced in proactive solution-selling, with a “hunter” mentality). A plus would be with extensive experience within a financial institution (Bank, Insurance, Investment) developing solutions, with a strong successful track record of interacting with senior levels. The Brazil VP Sales should have a Minimum of 10 years in professional solution sales. Ability and willingness to travel within country to maximize business opportunities. Strong work ethic and pattern of increasing achievements. High energy and able to sustain high levels of activity over a long period of time. Experienced working with a long sales cycle (9 – 18 months) and skilled at keeping the cycle as short as possible. Is motivated by a commission based selling position

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major division of a publicly traded US$6 billion business information firm, a Brazil Vice President of Sales. The company has worked with more than 80% of the top banks worldwide. Strong fluency in English is required, with fluent Portuguese or Spanish.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: European Fund CFO or Controller- RE Investments

LOCATION: Luxembourg

COMPANY: Major international RE investment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: The ideal candidate should be a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Finance Manager/ Senior Manager at a Big 4 accounting firm. Must be a CA or CPA.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major global RE investment firm, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who would report to the Country Managing Director. This will be a senior position in a RE fund with targeted assets of approximately 1 billion Euros.

--To direct and oversee all the financial activities of the corporation including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and economic outlook.

--To manage the Accounting department. To participate in the overall management of the corporation at the Senior Management level.

--The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs the timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, and tax returns. Ensures the appropriate financial controls, checks and balances, and levels of review occur.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Americas VP Finance

LOCATION: US - California (Los Angeles)

COMPANY: Government of Australia

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very project oriented, diplomatic, self-confident, VP Finance comfortable with multicultural international business. Ideally CPA, CA or similar designation, including audit experience in a medium to large public accounting firm. Strong managerial capacity. Understands compliance, can manage complexity, matrix mgmt arrangement. Knowledge of import/export helpful.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of the Australian government, a VP Finance whose scope includes the entirety of the Americas. Transactional processing. Travel 25-30% of time. Manage budget of US$20 million. Forecasting, monthly reports, monitoring 32 locations in North and South America. Has 3 reports.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Financial Services

LOCATION: Italy (Milano)

COMPANY: Major Italian Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, unbureaucratic, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the highest international standards of integrity and professionalism

Recruiter seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), on behalf of a leading European Private Equity fund. The client has an acquisition in Milan requiring a strong Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The business is a leading Italian national financial services firm with a very large number of branches in Italy. Both candidates must be Italian nationals who can speak and write very good English. They must be familiar with EU/US//UK reporting standards and professionalism. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) should have professional qualifications or have worked with a Big 4 accounting firm. Firm can pay very competitive salaries and offer management participation in the LBO.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Financial Services

LOCATION: U.K. (London)

COMPANY: Major U.K. Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) able to develop firm's finance department to account for strong corporate growth.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing British financial services firm, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), responsible for the establishment of the overall financial strategy of the Company. This position is responsible for directing and maintaining the Company’s fiscal controls, preparation and interpretation of financial reports and safeguarding of Company assets; develops overall accounting policies and controls and maintains relationships with banking and investment communities; represents the organization to key customers, the business community and the general public; and is involved in various policy development. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is also responsible for financial and operational forecasting, sensitivity analysis, management reporting, and financial reporting as part of a global public company. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all the activities required to effectively and efficiently operate the business including leadership and coordination of; administration, business planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting and security of the Company. The position reports to the CEO and the Board.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1.  Ensures short- and long-term profitability of the Company.

2.  Directs and maintains fiscal controls, management reporting, financial reporting and safeguards Company assets.

3.  Represents the Company to key customers, the financial community, and other third parties.

4.  Explores and develops all Company acquisition and merger activities.

5.  Advise management on key planning issues, making recommendations on business decisions.

6.  Facilitate resolution between departments

7.  Manage IIP strategy, implementation, budgets and timelines

Critical and Essential Tasks

1.  Oversees all financial functions including accounting, reporting, budgeting, credit, tax, risk insurance and treasury.

2.  Oversees all Information Technology, Audit and Loss Prevention functions.

3.  Establishes high level of accountability throughout the organization.

4.  Designs and coordinates a wide variety of accounting, and statistical data reports and forecasts.

5.  Evaluates business results, mentors senior management teams through, one-on-one sessions and performance management.

6.  Creates and maintains professional network within the industry and financial community.

7.  Oversees all organic growth, acquisition and merger activities.

8.  Monitor department performance against performance goals to ensure progress.

9.  Conduct regular meetings to ensure department heads have clear, well coordinated priorities

10. Take charge in a crisis and in the absence of the CEO

Requirements: Experience  Minimum of 15 years of related experience

Education   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four year college or university. Chartered Accountancy a plus

Competencies

==Demonstrates strong knowledge and experience with all aspects of the Online Financial Services Industry, including development, operations and communications management.

==Demonstrates ability to manage all aspects of the finance and reporting function for a multi-jurisdictional entity

==Demonstrates ability to develop a team from within or by recruiting, hiring, counseling, and coaching talented professionals to embrace and execute the Company’s business plans.

==Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and accuracy in work; and time management and organizational skills..

==Possesses proven ability to advise the Board and CEO on all aspects of financial management including long-range economic trends, consequences of financial compliance and regulatory changes, and internal resource management.

==Processes the proven ability to coordinate with all involved constituent groups, all capital and financing needs and resources for recommending principles and priorities for the capital activities,

including development of the organizations capital budget and development of 5 year capital plan.

Leadership

==The post holder must possess motivational skills, emphasize inter-personal relationships and be “results oriented.”  This position requires the incumbent to seek input, and synthesize to and make reasoned recommendations.

==Serves as the senior source of advice, counsel, and support in all areas of financial operations for the organization.

==Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills in executive management environments.

Analytical Skills

This position will need to have keen analytical skills that will allow him/her to look at alternatives and identify potential risks and rewards, and determine the best course of action.  The incumbent must be an expert at business analysis, forecasting, and compliance

Planning

In order to be effective in this position, the incumbent must be able to find creative and innovative ways to handle day-to-day and special situations by carefully planning for possible eventualities. The successful Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will set goals, timetables and meet deadlines as a normal part of their everyday business.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Banking

LOCATION: European location

COMPANY: Major European Bank

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strong management skills – Planning, decision making, task oriented, people management skills, attention to detail and strong ability to meet time sensitive deadlines. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with excellent negotiation and coaching skills. Sociable and interactive, listening and supporting skills

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing Asian consumer products firm, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Bank is the leading universal bank, providing a full range of commercial and investment banking, asset and wealth management, insurance, leasing and card processing services to its corporate and retail clients. It is the largest retail bank in the country with an approximately 35.4% market share by total assets through a thorough network of branches, as well as through other delivery channels including the Internet, mobile banking and a state-of-the-art call center. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) should have a minimum of  7-12 years of relevant experience. The Bank has grown almost 10 times in the last three years and has now become a rather large organization, and now needs a person who has been involved in (A) rapidly growing organization and B) dealt not only with banking proper, but also with investment banking. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will assume overall responsibilities for the company's finance and accounting functions. Oversees all Group accounting practices. Directs financial strategy, planning and forecasts. Studies, analyzes and reports on trends, opportunities for expansion and projection of future company growth.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Senior Manager - South China - Financial Services

LOCATION: China (Guangzhou, Guangdong)

COMPANY: Leading world management consulting firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Of great interest are Finance Managers currently based in Singapore, Malaysia, or Taiwan

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of one of the leading world professional services firms, a China Senior Manager for their Chinese Transaction Services Group. Servicing a wide range of industries, the Transaction Services Group offers a fully integrated pre- and post-acquisition service, including financial, IT systems and tax due diligence and structuring advice. The firm assists vendors and strategic buyers and financial investors in structuring tax-efficient deals, and uncovering potential financial and strategic risks or opportunities. Due to the rapid growth of their business, they are now recruiting a new China Senior Manager for their Financial Due Diligence team in Guangzhou, who will provide acquisition and other transaction related services to financial and strategic buyers.

•   8-10 years of relevant experience including audit, due diligence and consulting;

•   Big Four accounting firm or equivalent background preferred;

•   Experienced in managing MNC and domestic clients;

•   Excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to write succinct, well-structured reports;

•   Chinese Mandarin skills an advantage;

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Financial Services

LOCATION: U.K. (London)

COMPANY: Major U.K. Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Operating Officer (COO) able to develop firm's finance department to account for strong corporate growth. The successful Chief Operating Officer (COO) will set goals, timetables and meet deadlines as a normal part of their everyday business.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing British financial services firm, a Chief Operating Officer (COO), responsible for the establishment of the overall operations of the Company. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for all the activities required to effectively and efficiently operate the business including leadership and coordination of; administration, business planning, accounting, reporting, budgeting and security of the Company. The position reports to the CEO and the Board.

Requirements: Experience  Minimum of 15 years of related experience

Education   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four year college or university. Chartered Accountancy a plus

Competencies

==Demonstrates strong knowledge and experience with all aspects of the Online Financial Services Industry, including development, operations and communications management.

==Demonstrates ability to manage all aspects of the finance and reporting function for a multi-jurisdictional entity

==Demonstrates ability to develop a team from within or by recruiting, hiring, counseling, and coaching talented professionals to embrace and execute the Company’s business plans.

==Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail and accuracy in work; and time management and organizational skills..

==Possesses proven ability to advise the Board and CEO on all aspects of financial management including long-range economic trends, consequences of financial compliance and regulatory changes, and internal resource management.

==Processes the proven ability to coordinate with all involved constituent groups, all capital and financing needs and resources for recommending principles and priorities for the capital activities,

including development of the organizations capital budget and development of 5 year capital plan.

Leadership

==The post holder must possess motivational skills, emphasize inter-personal relationships and be “results oriented.”  This position requires the incumbent to seek input, and synthesize to and make reasoned recommendations.

==Serves as the senior source of advice, counsel, and support in all areas of financial operations for the organization.

==Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills in executive management environments.

Analytical Skills

This position will need to have keen analytical skills that will allow him/her to look at alternatives and identify potential risks and rewards, and determine the best course of action.  The incumbent must be an expert at business analysis, forecasting, and compliance

Planning

In order to be effective in this position, the incumbent must be able to find creative and innovative ways to handle day-to-day and special situations by carefully planning for possible eventualities.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Financial Services

LOCATION: Italy (Milano)

COMPANY: Major Italian Financial Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, unbureaucratic, Chief Opperating Officer (COO) with the highest international standards of integrity and professionalism

Recruiter seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO), on behalf of a leading European Private Equity fund. The client has an acquisition in Milan requiring a strong “COO/ Director General”. The business is a leading Italian national financial services firm with a very large number of branches in Italy. Both candidates must be Italian nationals who can speak and write very good English. They must be familiar with EU/US//UK reporting standards and professionalism. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) candidate would be the second to the CEO and the Private Equity firm's main point of contact into the business. Firm can pay very competitive salaries and offer management participation in the LBO.

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro- New York/ New Jersey)

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of one of the world's largest financial services corporations, a Chief Procurement Officer, whose focus will be on the harmonization and integration of a large number of computer hardware, computer software and IT and telecommunications services vendors. More details to be revealed to qualified Chief Procurement Officer candidates. Experience in managing this particular sector (IT Purchasing) is absolutely required. Chief Procurement Officer candidates with familiarity with banking, insurance, brokerage, or other large, multinational financial services firms would be considered useful. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Information Officer (CIO) -Financial Service Sector

LOCATION: US Midwest (metro-Chicago, IL)

COMPANY: Service Sector Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: change-agent CIO

Recruiter seeks on behalf of afinancial service sector client, a Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO will be responsible for planning the technology arch. and security platforms for firm's information resources, encompassing the roles of business leader, change agent, and technology visionary. Works closely with and maintains effective lines of communication with upper management, technical staff, end user departments and external vendors, etc.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Germany Legal Manager/ Legal Director - Financial Services

LOCATION: Germany (Frankfurt-am-Main)

COMPANY: Major European financial services company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A German Legal Director with strong leadership skills, a good mentoring ability, and a good project management mindset. Yes, you know the routine: busy, busy, busy, with constantly changing priorities. So the Legal Manager or Legal Director needs to be very good at managing people.

Recruiter seeks a German Legal Manager or Legal Director, on behalf of a leading European financial services firm, based outside of Germany. The position involves supervision of about 10 legal staff. The majority of work involves contracts and data protection issues.

This resource shall be included in the Legal & Corporate Department with headquarters offices based at HQ in order to provide legal assistance and support in favor of a group of companies operating in the territory of Germany (the “Companies”).

The Legal Manager reports to and is managed by the General Counsel based at Headquarters.

Responsibilities include (not an exhaustive list):

    • Line manage members of the legal department in Germany, supervising their casework to ensure that it is of the highest standard and that they meet the targets and objectives that have been set for them;
    • Assist regional managers providing a wide range of legal advice and counsel on business, IT, IPR, compliance and data protection;
    • Provide legal advice on corporate and legal affairs matters including drafting, reviewing, commenting and advice on Companies secretarial documents, including board minutes and board resolutions;
    • Organize corporate records, liaising with the headquarters offices;
    • Assist in management of external legal counsels;
    • Provide legal advice on contract related matters with existing and potential partners, customers and suppliers as well as draft, review and negotiate various commercial contracts and other company documents with customers, suppliers and third parties;
    • Anticipate and address potential legal risks facing the Companies;
    • Participate in the development and recommendation of Companies policies and position on legal issues in conjunction with headquarters offices and local management.

The ideal candidate will posses the following qualifications:

    • Master Degree in Law;
    • 10 years PQE as a legal counsel in an international law firm and/or in a legal department of a multinational company based in Germany;
    • 5 years of professional experience in a managerial role in a legal department;
    • German mother tongue, fluency  in spoken/written English as pre-requisite condition for employment
    • Ability to work in an international environment and in multi-disciplinary teams;
    • Awareness of current legal standard in the data protection law field
    • Ability to manage a team, monitor performance and to inspire and support other members of the legal department;
    • Self-motivation and ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work under pressure;
    • Excellent communication, drafting and negotiating skills, and ability to work independently;
    • Significant and comprehensive IT skills under Windows environment, with particular reference to Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Outlook;
    • The position shall be based in Germany but is requested flexibility to engage in regular domestic, and occasionally international, travel for the Companies business.